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Mali visa for Bahamian citizens

Visa required

Mali requires Bahamian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country
Visa guide
Mali visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Mali visa?

Entry visa for Mali (tourism, private visit, business)

Key facts

Fee
€110
Processing time
Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi)

Apply on Missions diplomatiques et postes consulaires du Mali

All visa types for Mali

Mali’s tourist visa costs €110 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is diplomatiemdc.gouv.ml. Processing time, as Mali states it: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Where Bahamian citizens apply for a visa for Mali

Mali has no embassy or consulate in Bahamas on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Nassau, Malian embassies and consulates are closest in Havana, Cuba (559 km), Washington D.C., the United States (1,541 km) and Ottawa, Canada (2,270 km). Mali sets which of its missions takes applications from the Bahamas; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Malian citizens travelling to the Bahamas

MaliBahamas Visa-free, 90 days Bahamas visa for citizens of Mali

Travel advice for Mali

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
  • German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Bahamian citizens planning a trip to Mali can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Mali at Level 4, do not travel (updated 7 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Mali (updated 10 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Mali (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Bahamian citizens can stay in Mali

How long Bahamian citizens may stay in Mali is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bahamian citizens apply

Mali has no embassy or career consulate in the Bahamas. Bahamian citizens apply through a mission of Mali accredited to the Bahamas from abroad; the official visa portal of Mali names the right place.

Mali’s neighbours for Bahamian citizens

Niger and Algeria require Bahamian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Malian citizens travelling to the Bahamas

Malian citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahamian citizens need a visa for Mali?

Mali requires Bahamian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Mali in the Bahamas?

No. Mali has no embassy in the Bahamas. The nearest Malian embassy is in Havana, Cuba, 559 km from Nassau.

How much does the Mali tourist visa cost?

Mali’s official sources give a standard fee of €110 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Average 5 to 10 working days (embassy in New Delhi).

Do Malian citizens need a visa for the Bahamas?

Malian citizens do not need a visa for the Bahamas: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Bahamian citizens enter Mali visa-free?

No; Bahamian citizens need a visa for Mali obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.